Kipp College Preparatory
Kipp College Preparatory serves 545 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Kipp College Preparatory's student population of 545 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 545 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp College Preparatory is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 40-44% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 52% |
| Black | 36% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KIPP Inc Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kipp College Preparatory is North Forest High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kipp Legacy Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Kipp Legacy Preparatory School Charter School Grades: PK-4 | 964 students
0.1 miles
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 230-0567 0.1 PK-4 964 - Houston Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 328 students
0.1 miles
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 633-4646 0.1 5-8 328 - Houston Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 324 students
0.1 miles
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 230-0567 0.1 5-8 324 - Houston Hilliard Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 571 students10
1.0 miles
8115 E Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77028
(713) 635-3085 1 PK-5 571 - Houston North Forest High School Math: 30% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,017 student10
1.1 miles
10725 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300 1.1 9-12 1,017
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